Torrington City Hall, senior center open as cooling centers

City Hall and the Sullivan Senior Center are open today and tomorrow as cooling centers for residents in need of a place to stay during the heat wave this week.

City Hall and the Sullivan Senior Center are open today and tomorrow as cooling centers for residents in need of a place to stay during the heat wave this week.

Photo: Ben Lambert / Hearst Connecticut Media

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City Hall and the Sullivan Senior Center are open today and tomorrow as cooling centers for residents in need of a place to stay during the heat wave this week.

City Hall and the Sullivan Senior Center are open today and tomorrow as cooling centers for residents in need of a place to stay during the heat wave this week.

Photo: Ben Lambert / Hearst Connecticut Media

Torrington City Hall, senior center open as cooling centers

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TORRINGTON — Torrington Fire Department Chief Peter Towey announced that the City of Torrington has opened city hall as a cooling center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. City hall will also be open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An extreme heat wave is expected Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures rising into the 90s.

Residents 60 and older are also welcome to use the Sullivan Senior Center, 88 East Albert St., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow.

“We are asking everyone to take precautions during the forecast periods of extreme heat,” Towey said in a statement, and provided the following guidelines.

Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day.

Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat.

Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it.

Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as this could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature

Avoid high-energy activities.

Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness.

Additional information and recommendations may be located at https://www.ready.gov/heat